Marlisa Goldsmith

2 months ago | fox35orlando.com | Marlisa Goldsmith

If big cars and trucks and loud engines are what you're into, you'll want to check out the "I-Drive Throwdown" event happening this weekend in Orlando. What is the ‘I-Drive Throwdown?' What we know: FOX 35's Marlisa Goldsmith spoke with co-founder and event organizer Brandon Roselle to get a preview of the event, which is in its third year in Orlando.

Nov 16, 2023 | fox35orlando.com | Marlisa Goldsmith

Learning to swim can be terrifying. For some who have put off learning the skill for decades, it can be even more daunting. However, there are programs and partnerships happening to help erase the fear.   When we visited the Rosen Aquatic & Fitness Center on International Drive in Orlando, we met three men enrolled in adult swim classes. All three are at different skill levels, but they are all on very personal missions. "I started for my pain," Lucas Giuzio explained.

Nov 16, 2023 | fox35orlando.com | Marlisa Goldsmith

In a room full of hopeful police recruits, you are sure to find plenty of grit, determination, and strength. However, possessing those qualities, you will most likely only find a handful of women. "Recruiting as a whole, nationwide, has been difficult the last few years, especially with women," Orlando Police Lt. Danielle Gately said. Lt. Gately is an almost 20-year veteran with the Orlando Police Department (OPD) and a mom of two.

Sep 7, 2023 | fox35orlando.com | Marlisa Goldsmith

Meet Mary. Mary is one of three robots used by Space Coast Habitat for Humanity to build 3D-printed homes for families in Melbourne. "Blessed, I feel really, really blessed. I've worked really hard and It's something I've been looking forward to. I didn't know I was going to get a house, but I feel like I'm going to be in a safe place, so I'm excited about that.

Sep 6, 2023 | fox35orlando.com | Marlisa Goldsmith

Inside the Friendlily Press warehouse, you will find products so eye-catching, they almost jump right off the walls. But it is what the company stands for, that makes them unique. "Friendlily is an adverb. It means to do things in a friendly way. So we apply that not only to our customer service and our internal operations but also to how we treat our customers," co-owner Ashley Withey said. Withey runs Friendlily Press in Maitland.